With Correct Measurements, Wine Really May Protect Heart
Image: pixabay From Newsmax A little wine every day can protect your heart health, a new study suggests. People who drank half to one glass of wine a day had a 50% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or heart disease,…
Controlling Blood Pressure During the Holidays
By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax screenshot Newsmax TV The holiday season can bring lots of joy into our lives, but the eating, drinking, and merriment can wreak havoc with your blood pressure. We also tend to experience more stress, sleep…
Cayman: HSA’s NICU marks Prematurity Day, highlighting miracle that birthed
Baby Randolph Smith Over four decades ago, the chances of survival for preemies born in the Cayman Islands were exceedingly rare, the Health Services Authority (HSA) Paediatrician Dr Marilyn McIntyre recounted. But that all changed with the establishment of the…
Common Blood Test Could Spot Multiple Diseases
ADOBE Stock From Newsmax A blood draw is a typical part of a person’s regular check-up. But that blood sample might hold a lot more useful information about a person’s health than doctors are currently getting. A new study shows…
Happy Holidays 2024 From PAHO
Dear friends, colleagues, and valued partners, As we approach the holiday season and reflect on another year of collaboration and solidarity in health in the Region of the Americas, I would like to take a moment to highlight key achievements…
Cayman Ministry of Health Issues Health Advice Ahead of the Holidays
Grand Cayman, Wednesday, 11 December2024 – The Ministry of Health is reminding the community of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of seasonal gastrointestinal illnesses – also known as stomach bugs, which often increase during the…
Cayman: Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre Officially Opens
10 December 2024 | By: Benita Adesuyan The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, and Wellness today launched the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, marking a significant milestone in mental health care services in the Cayman Islands. Hosted on-site at the facility in East End,…
PAHO highlights increase in dengue, Oropouche, and avian influenza cases in the Americas
Washington, D.C., December 10, 2024 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today reported on three transmissible diseases affecting the Region of the Americas: dengue, Oropouche, and avian influenza (H5N1). PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa expressed concern over the increase…
How Caribbean can tackle one of its major health challenges: Non-Communicable Diseases || Join us for Live Event on December 11
By Assel Paju From World Bank Join us as we discuss the economic impact of Non-Communicable Diseases on the Caribbean and what immediate and long- term steps can be taken to protect our economies. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major…
Analysis: US Declining in Global Health Rankings
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to health and life expectancy, a new study shows. Life expectancy in the United States is expected to increase to 79.9 years in…
